What is the difference between the Corporate Umbrella and the BLUNT Metro Umbrella
The Corporate Umbrella and the BLUNT Metro Umbrella serve different needs, despite both featuring curved handles. The Corporate Umbrella is a full-size style with a 120cm open diameter and an 8-ribbed fibreglass frame, well suited to high-volume gifting, conference packs, and tradeshows where coverage and cost per unit matter. The BLUNT Metro is a compact, collapsible umbrella engineered for wind resistance up to 88km/h with patented canopy-edge tips. It works well for executive gifting, premium staff rewards, and smaller branded runs where product quality is the priority.
How does the RPET Wooden Umbrella differ from the standard Corporate Umbrella
The RPET Wooden Umbrella with Curved Handle is a custom-made, eco-conscious style, while the Corporate Umbrella is a stock item available for faster dispatch. The RPET style features a canopy made from recycled water bottles and food packaging across 8 panels, with a genuine wooden shaft and crook handle. It appeals to sustainability-focused organisations, councils, schools, and not-for-profits wanting to reinforce an environmental message. The Corporate Umbrella is suited to higher-volume, faster-turnaround needs. Lead times differ significantly: stock styles ship in days, while the RPET style requires four to ten weeks depending on freight method.
Which curved handle umbrella is best suited to outdoor events and community days
For outdoor activations, sports days, and community expos, the full-size Corporate Umbrella handles volume and coverage well. Its 120cm open diameter shelters one person comfortably and the fibreglass frame manages moderate wind. For smaller quantities where wind performance is critical, the BLUNT Metro Umbrella's patented tip design distributes canopy tension evenly and is rated to 88km/h. Event teams ordering for community days or council activations typically favour the Corporate Umbrella for volume, while professional services and corporate teams lean toward the BLUNT for its premium build and compact carry size.
Can curved handle corporate umbrellas be printed with a full-colour logo
Yes, full-colour logo printing is available across canopy panels on curved handle corporate umbrellas, typically via digital transfer printing or screen printing. Digital transfer printing supports detailed multi-colour artwork and is well suited to photographic or complex logo files. Screen printing works across one or more canopy panels and produces clean, bold results for spot-colour logos. The decoration area on the Corporate Umbrella is 200mm x 250mm per panel. Artwork requirements, panel count, and print method options vary by style, so our team will confirm the best approach for your logo during the proof process.
What is the minimum order quantity for branded curved handle umbrellas
Minimum order quantities vary by style and whether the product is a stock item or a custom-made option. Stock styles like the Corporate Umbrella typically start at 25 units, which is a practical quantity for conference packs, staff reward programs, or small team gifting. Custom-made styles such as the RPET Wooden Umbrella carry their own minimums as part of the factory order process. For an accurate minimum and per-unit price based on your quantity, call us on 1300 85 50 35 or request a quote online and we'll confirm the details for your chosen style.
How long does production take for branded curved handle umbrellas
Production timelines for curved handle corporate umbrellas depend on whether you're ordering a stock style or a custom-made option. Stock styles such as the Corporate Umbrella and BLUNT Metro Umbrella typically dispatch within five to ten working days after artwork approval, subject to stock availability. The RPET Wooden Umbrella with Curved Handle is an overseas-manufactured custom-made style with a production time of approximately four weeks via airfreight or eight to ten weeks via seafreight. Allow extra time if your order involves multiple canopy colours or complex artwork across several panels.
What branding methods are available for the canopy and handle of curved handle umbrellas
The primary decoration methods for curved handle corporate umbrellas are digital transfer printing and screen printing applied across the canopy panels. Digital transfer printing handles detailed full-colour artwork well and is suited to logos with gradients or fine lines. Screen printing is a reliable choice for bold spot-colour logos and is available across one or more panels depending on the style. Handle areas may support pad printing on select styles, which suits smaller secondary branding such as a web address or phone number. Our team will confirm which methods apply to your chosen style during the quoting process.
Are eco-friendly or sustainable curved handle umbrella options available
Yes, the RPET Wooden Umbrella with Curved Handle is the eco-conscious option in this range, made with a canopy from recycled water bottles and food packaging. The 190T pongee canopy uses 8 panels of RPET material, and the shaft and crook handle are made from genuine wood. This style is popular with not-for-profits, schools, councils, and businesses with sustainability reporting requirements. It's a custom-made option with longer lead times than stock styles, so build your timeline around a four-to-ten week production window. It supports screen printing and digital transfer printing for full branded canopy decoration.